{"id":69133,"date":"2019-04-10T08:12:18","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T12:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=69133"},"modified":"2019-04-08T07:13:45","modified_gmt":"2019-04-08T11:13:45","slug":"how-to-turn-a-bloomers-pattern-into-overalls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2019\/04\/how-to-turn-a-bloomers-pattern-into-overalls.html","title":{"rendered":"how to turn a bloomers pattern into overalls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Please welcome back Rita who in the past has stopped by to share <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2018\/10\/my-favorite-oliver-s-pattern-sketchbook-shirt.html\">her favorite Oliver + S pattern<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/shop\/digital-sketchbook-shirt-shorts-sewing-pattern.html\">Sketchbook Shirt<\/a>, her <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2016\/06\/baby-tie-tutorial.html\">Baby Tie tutorial<\/a> and her <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2017\/02\/monster-hat-free-pattern-and-tutorial.html\">Monster Hat tutorial<\/a>. She has a super darling sewing project that can be made with the <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/shop\/digital-seashore-bloomers-sewing-pattern.html\">Seashore Bloomers<\/a>; keep in mind that the bloomers pattern is also included in the <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/shop\/digital-seashore-sundress-sewing-pattern.html\">Seashore Sundress<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/shop\/digital-tea-party-sundress-playsuit-sewing-pattern.html\">Tea Party Sundress<\/a>. Thanks Rita for this wonderful tutorial!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I love summer sewing. As I plan for the hotter months ahead I\u2019ve found myself reaching for <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/shop\/digital-seashore-bloomers-sewing-pattern.html\">Seashore Bloomers<\/a> over and over again for my little girl. I love this pattern; sometimes the simplest patterns are the best. I\u2019ve been enjoying these bloomers so much that I wanted to make them into a complete outfit for my little one to enjoy during the hot months. There is nothing cuter than a baby in overalls, so I added a bib and straps making them into bloomeralls!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BloomerallsT.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69135\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BloomerallsT-760x1119.jpg\" alt=\"Oliver + S Seashore Bloomers turned into bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"1119\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BloomerallsT-760x1119.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BloomerallsT-500x736.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BloomerallsT-768x1131.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BloomerallsT-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These little bloomeralls are pretty simple. If you want to make a pair for yourself I\u2019ll show you the steps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparing the Pattern<\/strong><br \/>\nI used the Seashore Bloomers pattern (size 18-24 months) as a starting point for my bloomeralls. First, cut \u00bd inch off the top of both the front and the back pattern pieces since we will be using a waistband facing instead of folding it over.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7297.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69136\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7297-760x471.jpg\" alt=\"Oliver + S Seashore Bloomers\" width=\"760\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7297-760x471.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7297-500x310.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7297-768x476.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7297-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next, cut out the front and back pieces from your fabric using the modified pattern.<\/p>\n<p>You will also need a couple extra pieces:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cut two 3 inch by 16 inch shoulder straps, 16 inches is quite long, but you can trim the shoulder straps to the correct length at the end of the process<\/li>\n<li>Cut a 1 \u00bc inch by 30 inches (or longer) waistband facing<\/li>\n<li>A piece for the bib, described next<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To make the bib pattern piece, cut out a rectangle 5 \u00bd inches by 4 inches out of tracing paper.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7606.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69137\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7606-760x1140.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"1140\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7606-760x1140.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7606-500x750.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7606-768x1152.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7606-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Draw a line an inch in from one of the 5 \u00bd inch sides and then use a French curve to create a smooth curve between the top of the rectangle and the bottom, this gives the bib a little shape.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7610.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69138\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7610-760x1140.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"1140\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7610-760x1140.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7610-500x750.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7610-768x1152.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7610-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7613.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69139\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7613-760x1140.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"1140\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7613-760x1140.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7613-500x750.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7613-768x1152.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7613-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7618.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69140\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7618-760x1140.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"1140\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7618-760x1140.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7618-500x750.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7618-768x1152.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7618-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Use the bib pattern to cut out two bib pieces on the fold.<\/p>\n<p>Now you have all the pieces needed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7320.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69141\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7320-760x752.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7320-760x752.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7320-500x495.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7320-768x760.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7320-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Assembling the Bloomeralls<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Constructing the Bib<\/strong><br \/>\nSew the two bib pieces, right sides together, with a \u00bd inch seam allowance across the sides and the top. Adhere two small circles (about the size of a half-dollar) of fusible interfacing at the corners on one side, this is where you will be making the button holes later. Trim the seam allowances, notching the curves and trimming off the corners.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7310.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69142\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7310-760x507.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7310-760x507.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7310-500x333.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7310-768x512.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7310-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Turn the bib right side out, carefully pushing out the corners with a point turner or a chopstick. Edgestitch the bib about \u00bc inch from the edge.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7313.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69143\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7313-760x568.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7313-760x568.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7313-500x374.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7313-768x574.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7313-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bloomer bottoms<\/strong><br \/>\nSew the bloomer bottoms together as directed in the Seashore Bloomer instructions. Create the casing for the elastic around the leg holes according to the pattern instructions. Leave the elastic out of the casing for now to make handling it easier, the elastic will be sewn in later.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7322.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69144\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7322-760x507.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7322-760x507.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7322-500x333.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7322-768x512.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7322-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sew the Shoulder Straps<\/strong><br \/>\nTake the two shoulder straps (3 inches by 16 inches) and fold the long edges to the center and press.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7335.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69145\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7335-760x321.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7335-760x321.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7335-500x211.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7335-768x324.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7335-1240x523.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fold the shoulder straps in half enclosing the raw edges.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7333.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69146\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7333-760x435.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7333-760x435.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7333-500x286.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7333-768x440.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7333-128x72.jpg 128w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7333-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Edge stitch the straps.<\/p>\n<p>Now all the pieces are ready to put together.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7341.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69147\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7341-760x547.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7341-760x547.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7341-500x360.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7341-768x552.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7341-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Attaching the bib and straps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Align the center front of the bib with the center front of the bottoms putting the right sides together and baste in place.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7347.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69148\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7347-760x541.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7347-760x541.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7347-500x356.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7347-768x547.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7347-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Locate the center back of the bottoms and find the halfway point between the center back and the side seams. Baste the shoulder straps at this point angling them slightly so they will crisscross on the back.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7354.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69149\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7354-760x548.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7354-760x548.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7354-500x360.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7354-768x554.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7354-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Attaching the Waistband Facing <\/strong><br \/>\nPrepare your waistband facing by folding and pressing one long side to the wrong side by \u00bc inch.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7510.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69150\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7510-760x507.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7510-760x507.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7510-500x333.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7510-768x512.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7510-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next, pin the unfolded long side of the waistband to the bloomer bottoms with right sides together, sandwiching the bib and the straps between the bloomer bottoms and the waistband facing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7356.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69151\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7356-760x450.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7356-760x450.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7356-500x296.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7356-768x455.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7356-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sew around the waistband facing with a \u00bc inch seam allowance leaving about 3 inches of the waistband facing unsewn at the beginning and end.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7355.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69152\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7355-760x528.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7355-760x528.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7355-500x348.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7355-768x534.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7355-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bring the two un-sewn sections together and fold them to form 45-degree angles where they meet.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7359.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69153\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7359-760x534.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7359-760x534.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7359-500x351.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7359-768x539.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7359-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Trim the excess waist facing about \u00bc inch from the folds and then pinch the folds together and sew along the folds.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7360.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69154\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7360-760x570.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7360-760x570.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7360-500x375.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7360-768x576.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7360-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7361.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69155\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7361-760x572.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7361-760x572.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7361-500x377.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7361-768x578.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7361-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7365.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69156\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7365-760x638.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7365-760x638.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7365-500x420.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7365-768x645.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7365-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Open the seam allowance and iron it smooth. Now you can sew the rest of the waistband in place.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7366.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69157\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7366-760x431.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7366-760x431.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7366-500x283.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7366-768x435.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7366-128x72.jpg 128w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7366-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fold the waistband facing to the inside of the bloomer bottoms and press it down.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7376.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69158\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7376-760x507.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7376-760x507.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7376-500x333.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7376-768x512.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7376-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pin the folded waistband edge down around the back of the bloomers. Edgestitch the bottom of the waistband around the entire back but not under the bib. This creates a casing for the elastic. I always use double pins to remember where to start and stop sewing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7378.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69159\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7378-760x507.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7378-760x507.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7378-500x333.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7378-768x512.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7378-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Using a safety pin and \u00bd inch elastic, thread the elastic through the casing securing it at the edge of the bib on both sides.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7385.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69160\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7385-760x507.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7385-760x507.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7385-500x333.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7385-768x512.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7385-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7388.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69161\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7388-760x507.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7388-760x507.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7388-500x333.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7388-768x512.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7388-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To complete the waistband, edgestitch the waistband under the bib for a neat finish.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7391.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69162\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7391-760x507.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7391-760x507.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7391-500x333.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7391-768x512.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7391-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Buttons and Buttonholes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Add buttonholes to the top of the bib near the corners.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7398.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69163\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7398-760x507.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7398-760x507.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7398-500x333.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7398-768x512.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7398-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next you need to finish the edge of the shoulder straps. To get the strap length right it helps if you can try the bloomeralls on the recipient. Cut away any excess you may have.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7408.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69164\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7408-760x507.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7408-760x507.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7408-500x333.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7408-768x512.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7408-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Add buttons near the end of the shoulder straps.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7410.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69165\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7410-760x566.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7410-760x566.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7410-500x372.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7410-768x572.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7410-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to add the elastic to the leg holes according to the Seashore Bloomer pattern instructions, and you are finished!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bloomeralls1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69166\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bloomeralls1-760x829.jpg\" alt=\"Oliver + S Seashore Bloomers turned into bloomeralls\" width=\"760\" height=\"829\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bloomeralls1-760x829.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bloomeralls1-500x545.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bloomeralls1-768x837.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bloomeralls1-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Thanks Rita!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you enjoyed this post, then you may also like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2016\/03\/join-bias-binding-in-the-round.html\">Join Bias Binding in the Round<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2016\/03\/sew-tell-rachels-woodland-clearing-baby-wardrobe.html\">Sew + Tell: Rachel\u2019s Woodland Clearing Baby Wardrobe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2014\/04\/customizing-the-layette-sleeveless-bodysuit-tutorial.html\">Customizing the Layette: Sleeveless Bodysuit Tutorial<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to turn a bloomers pattern in overalls with this step-by-step photo tutorial. The end results are adorable bloomeralls!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7455,"featured_media":69134,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[20678,32,140],"class_list":["post-69133","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tutorials","tag-seashore","tag-tea-party","tag-tutorial"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BloomerallsF.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5jZS5-hZ3","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":12038,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2014\/08\/starting-out-with-oliver-s-girl-patterns.html","url_meta":{"origin":69133,"position":0},"title":"starting out with oliver + s: girl patterns","author":"Rachel Le Grand","date":"August 11, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"This is the first of a three part series which is meant to offer a bit of advice to someone who is starting out sewing as to what Oliver + S patterns would be a good place to begin.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;general post&quot;","block_context":{"text":"general post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/list\/general"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/14235625618_d2c317f56e_o.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":53982,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2016\/03\/join-bias-binding-in-the-round.html","url_meta":{"origin":69133,"position":1},"title":"join bias binding in the round","author":"Rachel Le Grand","date":"March 14, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"Learn how to join bias binding in the round with this step-by-step photo tutorial.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;tutorials&quot;","block_context":{"text":"tutorials","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/list\/tutorials"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/connecting-two-bias-strips.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":5299,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2013\/01\/customizing-with-oliver-s-fancy-pants-bloomers.html","url_meta":{"origin":69133,"position":2},"title":"customizing with oliver + s: &#8220;fancy pants&#8221; bloomers","author":"Liesl Gibson","date":"January 18, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"Do you remember Shelley (a.k.a. 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